Xseed Will Release Ragnarok Odyssey As A Retail Title

By Ishaan . May 4, 2012 . 9:30am

Last night, Xseed Games announced that they would publish PlayStation Vita titles, Ragnarok Odyssey and Orgarhythm, sometime this year. What they didn’t specify was whether these games would be retail or download releases. That part is a little clearer now.

Ragnarok Odyssey will be a retail title for certain, Xseed’s production assistant confirmed to RPGamer editor, Michael Cunningham, over Twitter this morning. Orgarhythm, may not be, although this hasn’t been confirmed yet. Pre-orders for Ragnarok Odyssey will be available soon.

http://twitter.com/VietKnight Alexander Le

So just retail… well I will still get it though hope later they think of doing digital
- XiaomuArisu
  
  You know whats funny?Other people complained that it could been digital only before.Seems like xseed cant do nothing right.poor guys.
- JazzyMan123
  
  I pretty certain it will be digital too as they didn’t say it wouldn’t.
- Kevadu
  
  Uh, I’m pretty sre that Sony requires that all Vita games be available digitally. The question was whether they would be digital-only or digital+retail.
  
  There is no way this will be retail-only.
- http://twitter.com/endlesshistory Endless History
  
  There’s nothing in this article that says ‘retail only.’
Guest

Ragnarok Odyssey AND Orgarythm! Looks like I know when I’ll be finally getting my Vita.
MrRobbyM

Thank you for confirming this, Ishaan. Now the whiners can shut their yaps ^_^

Though it should have been common sense, guys. With a game as big as this, it’d most likely be retail.
- Luna Kazemaru
  
  no its not going to shut them up because they will just say its a lie.
  - http://www.facebook.com/juan.m.m.s.mdp Juan Manuel M. Suárez
    
    Or they may complain because it comes without a manual (even though the game in Japan probably didn’t come with a manual) or that it isn’t a LE or whatever else they can think of. Funny thing is, I wonder if they even own a Vita to begin with~.
    - Luna Kazemaru
      
      Most of the time they wouldn’t even buy the game even if it did have a retail release.
    - PoweredByHentai
      
      The Japanese version does come with a manual.
      
      /imported-it-with-gravity-daze-at-release
      - Testsubject909
        
        Nice.
        
        On another note though, I could see why they’d skip over making a physical manual, that does add to the production cost. I hope it’s there, but if it’s not present, well… It’s an acceptable sacrifice.
  - http://www.facebook.com/people/Farid-Belkacemi/1073052585 Farid Belkacemi
    
    “no its not going to shut them up because they will just say its a lie.”
    
    Then, they should speak to Shakira ! :D
    - Solomon_Kano
      
      It took me a second to catch that, but once I did… I lol’d.
      - http://www.facebook.com/people/Farid-Belkacemi/1073052585 Farid Belkacemi
        
        My job is done here ! lol
      - Testsubject909
        
        I did but I don’t get it either.
        
        Did Xseed shake their ass and hips? Are they presenting? I know supposedly her hips don’t lie but I fail to see the funny.
- SerendipityX
  
  “Common sense” Not really. I was under the impression that they were going completely digital.
  - SirRichard
    
    I would imagine it’s common sense to wait until they say what they’re doing, instead of curling into a ball and screaming just because they said “Hey, we’re bringing this over.”
    - SerendipityX
      
      I don’t really blame them for jumping the gun, though. Xseed was pretty clear that they were focusing more on digital releases.
      - http://twitter.com/endlesshistory Endless History
        
        While they did say that they were focusing on digital releases, they have also been stressing that not ALL of their future releases will be digital-only.
      - SirRichard
        
        Basic English is pretty clear that “focusing more on digital releases” does not mean “focusing only on digital releases”, stop projecting your fear of digital downloads onto everything XSEED does.
        
        And yes, I can blame them for jumping the gun, because they were in midair before the gun was even readied. One pair in particular are far too willing to scream about their fear of Big Brother unpersoning their game collections on any article even remotely related to digital downloads and it’s aggravating to see it every time.
      - SerendipityX
        
        -____- WOW, now I can blame you for jumping the gun since I think you have totally took what I said out of context. Not once did I “project a fear of digital releases”. All I said was that it perfectly reasonable to assume that it was digital-only.
      - SirRichard
        
        So why, then, did you assume “more focus” is the same as “full focus”? And it’s not hard for me to assume that when on this same very article you mention that you were worried about never buying another XSEED title again before this announcement. What context are we talking, here?
        
        And no, it still isn’t “perfectly reasonable” to assume that based on one or two other titles, especially when they’re still doing other physical releases.
      - SerendipityX
        
        Sorry if my posts came off condescending or something. There is no wifi in my region which means I have no access to DD-only titles. There is no solution to this problem in hindsight and I’m probably in a very small minority of people so inevitably I have to deal with it. Fact is I love digital releases, I just have no access to them unless I want to drive 50 miles out. So when Xseed announced that they were focusing more on digital, I was already prepared for the worst= no more Xseed games for me(T_T).
        
        This has happened to me many times before so it’s totally plausible for me to assume that from what little I read about the ordeal.
      - SirRichard
        
        See, then, you have an excuse for not being enthused about digital downloads, because you can’t actually get them, and even dreading them, but you still shouldn’t assume that an increased focus on DD means they’re going full DD.
        
        You shouldn’t always assume the worst, and this is one thing that bugs me about the people banging on about XSEED and DD; they keep assuming that XSEED are EA and will charge more than the retail price for a download copy when they’ve proven they won’t, time and again. In you case, it makes sense to not be fussed about DD; you literally can’t get them, and I’m now feeling like a prick for getting snappy about it. Apologies for that, mate, it’s the way I am.
        
        What gets me going in the DD debates on here is that near everyone arguing against them pretty much has no reason to other than “I want a box”. They bring up some people not having Wi-Fi, or digital accounts being dodgy one way or another, but they don’t care about those issues, they just want the box and will throw tantrums ’til they get it. Obviously this doesn’t apply to everyone who’s pro-physical, but this lot are certainly the most prominent on here, and as a JRPG fan living in Europe (even with our ongoing little golden era thing for localisations), it astounds me that they’re getting games I would kill for but won’t take them because it’s not wrapped up right.
        
        So again, apologies, mate, but like everything else I argue about on here, it all ties back to Europe.
      - SerendipityX
        
        Its cool. You’re right about not automatically assuming the worst. This generation of gaming has me so @_@ sometimes, I don’t know what’s going on anymore.
http://www.facebook.com/JaeWhy SasuleUchiha

Thanks wasn’t enough to show my gratitude for this. Buying the game is the only way to show it.
http://lukalovesgames.blogspot.de/ Alkaid

and one more title to buy before I get my PSVita. Not that the thing isn’t worth it but I don’t have up to 200 bucks on a whim. Need to save up, which is difficult considering that so many nice games appear for the system. xD
Ahh finally my Quatar Assassin again! HOW I LONGED FOR THIS DAY!! >__<'''
*love*
XSEED once more earns all my love with this. Thank you for publishing and thanks for being awesome. You guys are like delicious bacon!
Yay!
http://www.facebook.com/people/Fitzpatrick-Phillips/1786364591 Fitzpatrick Phillips

Thank gawwwd I didn’t import this. Gonna be awesomeee
http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Pierre-Louis/667684607 Steven Pierre-Louis

Music to my ears. Especially the “soon” part. I went the el cheapo route with my memory stick and got a 4GB that is already starting to fill up with Escape Plan and Super Stardust. I wanna put off buying another one for a little while.
- Auragar
  
  I bought a 16GB though I don’t download much since I got it for like $10 more than a 8GB. xD
Luna Kazemaru

Xseed: 1 Crybays: 0

*sips on some tea*
- Hraesvelgr
  
  Eh, I’m sure the whiners will find something else to cry about. No matter what you do, someone is always going to be dissatisfied with something trivial.
  - Luna Kazemaru
    
    I know right that’s the sad thing.
  - Raharu95
    
    *Chuckles midly* Such is the sad reality of our existence. Some people just can’t see when someone or a group tries their best.
- Testsubject909
  
  Got some Pu Er? Either type is fine with me, they’re both quite delicious, as for what year and what crop, surprise me.
  
  Well, if you’ve got any to begin with. But no Japanese tea for me, from the various types I’ve tried, I’ve found my personal preference remains in Chinese teas.
CycloneFox

Great news. It’s so awesome, that we will get this game! *-* And nor even in physical form, too.

I’m so looking foreward for importing the next Project Diva and getting this one even in english. Awesome! Makes me wanna kiss my vita.
Dynno

Way to go XSeed! Absolutely day 1 for me!
JazzyMan123

Alright, XSEED is undertaking a BIG risk here to bring us physical copies so all you DD haters better be grateful and just shut your traps and be happy.
xavier axol

now, the question is how soon?
- Auragar
  
  Yah… lol A lot of games are this fall (along with Wii U possibly) so… probably then? And lol my wallet is going to be hurting so bad come fall.
http://www.siliconera.com/ Ishaan

Let it be noted that theBanditking now has another glorious trophy to add to his “pointless whining then being proven wrong” collection. If you go far back enough through his commenting history, you will find other examples as well.
- JazzyMan123
  
  Neal Power deserves one too or more.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Pierre-Louis/667684607 Steven Pierre-Louis
  
  I’m waiting for an acceptance speech.
- MrRobbyM
  
  For an otherwise decent guy, all that whining made me facepalm countless times.
  - JazzyMan123
    
    Hopefully, your hand isn’t stuck to your face like mine was…
- Luna Kazemaru
  
  Would you like some tea Ishaan :D
  - JazzyMan123
    
    I’d like some. :D
    - Luna Kazemaru
      
      *hands you a cup*
      - JazzyMan123
        
        Thanks!
        
        *Takes cup and sips it*
      - Luna Kazemaru
        
        Anytime :P
- PoweredByHentai
  
  Not just theBanditking, Neal Power as well.
SerendipityX

I’m glad, for a moment there I had given up on ever owning another Xseed game again. (T_T)<—more tears of joy
- Testsubject909
  
  Well, to be fair, I think you mean physically owning a copy of an XSeed game.
  
  But I know what you mean. My physical collection of game is my pride and joy. And my manga collection too.
  
  Digital is nice and all but… It’s just not the same.
  - SerendipityX
    
    Nope, without any wifi…*coughstillusingdialupoverherecough* No access to any dd xseed games. But their not going completely digital so I’m good *goes to molest physical collection*
WingsOfEternity

Goddammit XSEED, stop hurting my wallet, I need money for that 999 sequel
http://profile.yahoo.com/KCYU2ME2ZYP2BOSCJHM5WTDTRI Eric

Since I love my Vita and this game looks good enough, I will pre-order directly from xseed so I can add this to my shelf. I urge ppl to order directly from them as it earns them another $8 or so in profits. I buy all my games directly from NISA now, I should try to do the same with other RPGs.
- ddh819
  
  do they make more that way vs digital download?
dragoon_slayer12

So is it safe to assume that this will be digital too? I download everything on the vita, psp, and soon with the 3ds. It’s much more convenient than juggling cartridges around. Hopefully we get this by September’s latest.
- JazzyMan123
  
  Yes it will too.
  
  http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q2-2012/050412a.html
the9reen9uy

Persona 4 AND Ragnarok Odyssey confirmed.. COULD THIS WEEK GET ANY BETTER?! =D
- Hraesvelgr
  
  Fire Emblem 3DS… but that’s just me, since I’m more interested in that than either of those.
  - Auragar
    
    Well hopefully it will be announced at E3. I mean I am excited for it too but I am also super excited for this and P4 like the9reen9uy said.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Farid-Belkacemi/1073052585 Farid Belkacemi
  
  Grand Knights History not canceled ?
- Testsubject909
  
  It always could.
  
  For example, for me, learning that people would stop obsessing over the increased price for education here in Canada and instead focus on the SOPA equivalent that’s flying under the radar because everyone’s too focused on trying to prevent a relatively minimal increment to the already pretty damn low and cheap price of education here in Canada.
TheBlackKnight3

I was ready to buy another memory card for this, but retail is just awesome. Now I just need Fire Emblem and my year will be pretty much complete. I guess Xseed figured about 150 pages in the suggestions part of their forum (which I recommend people here visit sometimes) carried some weight. I really hope they do well though, they really deserve it.
Red Veron

YESYESYES! Finally, a Vita game that has synchronous multiplayer over the internet! I AM EXCITE! Yes, “EXCITE”.
Draparde

This is awesome, X_x i’ve wanted to play this game since the first video i saw. so i will be getting this for certain :D
Juuu

Okay, so, it’s physical, catastrophe averted, can we stop complaining and just enjoy the fact that a game numerous people were clamoring for is getting localized? Cool.
- Ladius
  
  You should consider that having a retail edition isn’t only good for collectors, people who want to be able to resale and so on, but is also a decisive factor for European importers, considering how Vita is region free for physical games but almost region locked for different PSN regional stores. That said, I agree on the rest :P
  - PoweredByHentai
    
    Digital content has licensing restrictions linked to the store that they’re purchased from. Steam does this as well since I have a friend who has brain tumour over in Seoul who simply cannot access a number of the F2P MMOs on the US servers.
    
    And then there’s Shogun 2 which still isn’t showing up for him on Steam.
    - Testsubject909
      
      Might I make mention as to how much I love DRM free gaming?
      
      And how much I love certain developers who openly admits that DRM is, for the most part, a waste of money that ultimately handicaps their customers whilst only delaying the inevitable piracy of their game while simultaneously encouraging piracy for DRM free gaming and in so doing are garnering favorable support who would gladly purchase their game which, thankfully, is showing to be of good quality while simultaneously supporting makers of DRM free games.
  - Juuu
    
    I think you’ve misconstrued me. I’m also a collector, who’d prefer a physical release if possible. However, I am getting mighty tired of most localization announcements being met with negativity by what I hope is just a vocal minority, you know? “OH it’ll just be DD only, RUINED!” “Oh, there’s a dub, RUINED!” “That font is ugly! RUINED!” It just bums me out to see publishing companies listen to their fans, release much-requested games, and be met with vitriol and anger. D: While I love collecting, the truth of the matter is merely that I love -games.- And I’m thankful for every niche title we get. :D It’s a shame that people insist that the release is only “good” if it’s a physical collector’s edition, under 50 dollars, in 12 point font, with the original language ONLY [because apparently even in dual audio, a dub destroys all traces of the original? :P] and be released in this specific month or else “ruined forever.
    Perhaps you should re-read my message-I didn’t say “Oh, crap, a physical release” or “Digital is best,” but merely “Let’s stop complaining and enjoy an awesome game we asked for.” That’s it. :] Sorry if you misunderstood, heh.
    - Ladius
      
      Sorry, going with some of the comment below I read your post as “there’s no reason to even discuss those points”, and I tried to point out why those issues are rather vital for some gamers, especially discussing Vita games :)
      
      I agree with you regarding the feuds between videogame fans upon each new announcements, it’s rather sad to read flames but it’s also difficult to avoid in a changing market where many people have different priorities.
      - Juuu
        
        Haha, yeah, trust me, physical copies are important to me too, as an avid importer, heheh. I was just referring to the fact that some assumed it’d be DD-only BEFORE this announcement, and were raising a big ol’ fuss over nothing. :P
Syltique

Good, consider it purchased.
Ladius

That’s great news, I could very well double dip just to support them :) I also completely understand why they decided to make Orgarhythm a dd-only release, that’s one of those cases where even pro-retail gamers will surely agree. I suggest everyone interested in RO to preorder early, since retailers will likely make their orders mainly according to that factor with the usual preorder+1-2 copies per store formula we have seen applied to many niche releases.

That said, I’m rather sad to read some of the comments below. I know some pro-retail gamers can be fairly obnoxious (while I strongly prefere retail for a lot of already discussed reasons, especially on Vita, I never understood boycotts or rude attitudes), just as almost any “faction” in gaming debates, but treating them like a bunch of nobodies with no legitimate arguments whatsoever that should adopt a new business model or be ridiculed isn’t particularly good for having a balanced debate.
- Syltique
  
  I’m very much pro-retail, but I agree. Orgarhythm is niche even for niche. I’m fine with digital and just glad to get the game in that case.
  - Ladius
    
    Yeah :) Check out the trailer in the other news page, it’s really surprising considering how niche that game should be.
Ereek

Remember, everyone: Vote with your wallet.

I’m going to buy it and I don’t even have a Vita yet.
- http://twitter.com/Nephlabobo Neal Power
  
  Yep. I’ll buy this to support XSeed’s physical releases.
  
  Glad to see they haven’t totally abandoned their customers.
  - Solomon_Kano
    
    > Glad to see they haven’t totally abandoned their customers.
    
    I’m aware of what you were trying to say, but that wording… lol. I know you dislike digital for a few reasons, but going digital =/= “abandoning their customers”.
    
    When you’ve attached no specific group to it and your first sentence already made your stance clear, it sounds like you were just making an inflammatory remark as opposed to expressing your opinion naturally (though perhaps that is natural). That may just be me though.
    - Testsubject909
      
      It’s more that they’re going towards a more economically secure route, now unless you can make their physical release a big hit, which requires far more manpower and money then just the people commenting and lurking here in Siliconera, which means it’ll depend on far many more factors, the odds are they’re still going to be leaning further into digital only, which does make me worry for certain games.
      
      I for one didn’t really have that many doubts that we’d be getting Ragnarok Odyssey, my worries was WHO would be bringing it over. Once it was announced it was XSeed (I was looking down on the right-hand side, just came back on Siliconera today, first news was XSeed picking up RO and Orgarhythm), my first worry was whether it’d be digital only or not (I’ve got extremely limited space in my Vita memory card and I’m not upgrading anytime soon).
      
      So, I’m quite happy for this physical release. I don’t know how successful it will be, but I for one am guaranteeing them at least one sale out of what I hope to be an impressive number.
- Testsubject909
  
  Trust me, I know.
  
  *looks at his dying wallet*
http://www.siliconera.com/ Ishaan

Quick aside: I noticed in the last thread about these games that a bunch of you guys flagged Neal Powers’ comments. That was entirely uncalled for.

Yes, he and theBanditking both frequently complain about certain subjects, but the “Flag” button is not to be used on users with opinions that are different from your own. It’s for trolls or for rude people, period.

In another similar incident, a bunch of people also flagged comments about Agarest Marriage (or a similar game) when one of our female users expressed a dislike for the game’s portrayal of women. Again, this is not what the Flagging option is for.

I won’t take names but if you people don’t understand how to use Flagging, then don’t use it. If we see anyone using Flagging simply to drown out opinions that differ from their own, we’re going to ban them right away.
- http://twitter.com/Nephlabobo Neal Power
  
  Thanks. I really appreciate that!
- Ladius
  
  I agree with you (and I appreciate it even more considering your position in that debate) but, aside from the two examples you mentioned, I also think the issue is in the perceived inflammatory attitude of a post rather than in its content, and since that can be rather subjective (one person can have a really low flame resistance, while another more versed in the ways of the web will find even mild trolling absolutely normal since it’s the standard on most sites, not to mention each one of us can have strikingly different standards due to her country, education, habits and so on) I fear it’s difficult for people to have a 100% grasp of what is allowed and what isn’t when a post is in a grey area.
  
  Then again, it’s also true that most people will take offence easier because of an inflammatory post they strongly disagree with, and someone else with take offence in people having different opinions, period.
  
  Since I have done my fair bit of flagging, I apologize in the case I used that feature the wrong way.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Altin-Bujupaj/1157167838 Altin Bujupaj
  
  Mindlessly hating on a company for something like that can hardly be called an opinion if you ask me. Joke is on me though, I didnt even flag that, heck even the Like Button didnt work at that time. I remember though that on one previous thread, that someone wished that XSEED should go bankrupt soon and I also remember that my post for calling that guy a douche, got either removed or something else :D
  Dont take me wrong, everyone has its right to give an opinion, but some people should at least have the courtesy to name any kind of argument why they hate them instead of just writing senseless BS. It wont help them in making a strong argument nor will it prevent some burning-hot flame-discussions.
Solomon_Kano

You honestly don’t understand how happy I am that this is releasing at all. I’m buying a physical copy and a digital copy. Because internet thank yous really just aren’t enough to show how much I wanted this.

Seriously folks, this is your opportunity. You want Xseed to keep up with physical releases? Then you better show DAMN well how serious you are about that. This and The Last Story are two games with suitable interest being shown in them, if either of them does poorly at retail… well, that won’t look good for you.

To get physical releases you have to support physical releases. Even as someone fine with either, I sincerely hope that people aren’t just blowing hot air. I’m happy seeing any Xseed game do well, physical or no, but I just really hope people put their money where their mouths are this year. Support and you provide incentive for them to do as you ask, fail and you justify their position.
- Ladius
  
  Pretty much this :)
- Auragar
  
  I am definitely getting this physically. I don’t like download that much. I am super excited.
- IsaacGravity
  
  Phys for me. My reasons. But I’m more shocked and happy that we’re actually getting this! Seriously, did NOT see that one coming.
- Testsubject909
  
  You know me, I’m getting that physical release asap.
Darrel Daley

Thanks Xseed! Looks like i may need to get a Vita soon, i was waiting for a game that i could sink hours into.
Auragar

Super excited for this. No joke. Happy it’s a physical release.
- Testsubject909
  
  I was quite worried due to how XSeed openly stated they were more interested in digital releases. Though I’ve noticed it’s pretty easy to backup games and delete them and later re-install them, I’m not quite into it what with my recent luck with hard drives comparatively to my luck with keeping retail games safe.
  
  And my bandwidth has always suffered extensively, what with being in a household where three people make ample, and I do mean ample, use of it.
http://www.facebook.com/klaudkil Alex Cattaneo

AWESOME!@facebook-1231376371:disqus Xseed i wont be pre ordering it but i wil buy it thx a lot!
http://ggftw.com/forum/ Monkey_T

Cool. I’ll consider picking this up if I decide to get a Vita.
http://papped.webatu.com papped

finally, was waiting on a localization announcement forever…
Kitestwinblades

I absolutely cannot wait! XD Love Ragnarok to death and wish they would have brought that PSP game to PSN or something. But I’ll take this :3

They should capitalize on this at E3 if they can. Listing some Vita titles would be a wise move. r.r; They can also address that whole remote play fiasco.
- Solomon_Kano
  
  > whole remote play fiasco
  
  There was a remote play fiasco?
  - Kitestwinblades
    
    Lol XD I guess not REALLY… just some games wouldn’t work on the Vita with remote play and some people who bought it were really itching for some wireless gameplay with some PS3 games. Only certain games supported the feature and its not like there was too much of an uproar or anything.
    
    Its just that recently someone just happened to figure out how to get ALL the games to work with it. And I’m curious to see how they’ll react/respond to it.
    
    Sorry, I kinda blew that up more than it should have. Definitely no Fiasco lol I mean sometimes remote play CAN be slow r.r; but its so frustrating to get to some games and it just tells you “NO!”. Especially the ones that are small and single player. What I wouldn’t give to play Resonance of Fate on the go XD
Testsubject909

Today was a good day to come online and check in on Siliconera in a long long while.

By the way, hi guys, how’ve you all been doing and YES! YES! YES! DAY 1 PRE-ORDER MONEY CREDIT CARD SCREEN NOW GIMME!

… *clears throat* I mean, this is jolly good news indeed, why I am feeling quite some curious palpitations at this most fortunate of news and SCREW THIS FACADE YES! YES! YES! *runs off screaming in joy*
http://twitter.com/Crevox Crevox

Give me date, you have my moneys
http://profile.yahoo.com/KCYU2ME2ZYP2BOSCJHM5WTDTRI Eric

I think Vita physical releases would be easier for Xseed. It’s such a small little plastic shell and you don’t even need to print a manual. I am buying this ofcourse but seeing this kinda makes me wish they would have done a limited physical run only through their website for unchained.
MrKappa

Finally, thank you based Xseed.
http://www.facebook.com/jazzlyn.lim Jazlynn Lim

NOOO I JUST ORDERED THE JAPANESE VERSION ON TUESDAY.

:(
scratchbach

Aside from Grand Knights History’s cancellation, this had been a pretty awesome week for news. P4G, this…I’m a very happy Vita owner.
JustaGenericUser

EDIT: Meh, I think I’ve snarked so many times in this site.

Glad to see this being released physically. Too bad there’s so many other games I wanna buy so I’m unsure of this one.

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